Personal Growth

The Best Way to Build the Future

From small steps to big dreams

Bill Abbate
ILLUMINATION
Published in
5 min readOct 1, 2024

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Oh no, not another article on what I should do with my life! Don’t worry, this is different. It’s a simple approach to getting what you want. It is based on what you are already doing, not some pie-in-the-sky fantasy with no substance. Read on to gain a fresh perspective on building a life worth living!

Building your life is like building a house

Like building a house, building a life takes planning and effort to do it right. At this very moment, you are laying the foundation for your future. The question is: what kind of foundation are you building? Is it on shifting sands or solid bedrock?

What is the best way to begin? The answer may not be as apparent as it is simple, but once you grasp it, it makes perfect sense.

Take the long view

The best way to start is simple: realize that today becomes your tomorrow. If you know what you want tomorrow, you can take steps today to make it happen. Your future is built on the choices you make in the present.

In other words, today’s desires shape what you’ll achieve tomorrow. By looking ahead, you gain clarity on what actions to take in the present. Just…

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Bill Abbate
ILLUMINATION

Leadership Writer and Editor in ILLUMINATION, Leadership/Executive Coach, Author www.BillAbbate.com